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US Conducts Strike on ISIS in Northwest Nigeria

PUBLISHED Dec 25, 2025, 7:36 PM ET

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US Conducts Strike on ISIS in Northwest Nigeria

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Palm Beach, Florida — President Donald Trump said Thursday night that he ordered U.S. forces to carry out an airstrike against Islamic State targets in northwest Nigeria after reports of attacks on Christian communities. Africa Command said it conducted the strike at Nigeria's request in Sokoto state and that it killed multiple militants; operational details were not released. The State Department earlier limited visas tied to violence in Nigeria, and U.S. intelligence flights had increased in November. No independent casualty verification is available. U.S. officials said investigations into civilian harm are ongoing. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Adyan K. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Late October: President Trump warned of an existential threat to Christians in Nigeria.
Late November: Reuters reported increased U.S. intelligence flights over parts of Nigeria.
Early–mid December: State Department imposed visa restrictions related to violence in Nigeria.
Dec. 25–26: President Trump announced a U.S. strike in northwest Nigeria; AFRICOM confirmed a strike at Nigeria's request in Sokoto state.
Post-strike: AFRICOM and U.S. officials provided limited details; independent casualty verification remained unavailable.

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Who Benefited

The U.S. military and Nigerian authorities benefited by degrading ISIS-affiliated operational capacity and demonstrating bilateral security cooperation.

Who Impacted

Civilians in northwest Nigeria, especially targeted Christian communities, suffered continued risk from extremist attacks and potential reprisals amid limited independent verification.